Maskwacis Alberta Map

About Maskwacis, Alberta

Maskwacis is a hamlet in 29-44-24-W4, Alberta, Canada. It is classified as a town. Maskwacis is located at 52.8308°N, 113.4572°W.

Maskwacis rests on a broad, gently rolling landscape, where the sky often feels as vast and encompassing as the land itself. It lies 16.3 km south-south-west of Wetaskiwin, AB (from Wetaskiwin, AB: bearing 199°T), and is situated 10.0 km north-north-east of Menaik. The terrain here is a study in muted greens and browns, a palette of prairie grasses and hardy shrubs that give way to stands of aspen and poplar, their leaves shimmering like scattered coins in the breeze. In summer, the air hums with the industry of insects and carries the faint, sweet scent of sun-baked earth and wild sage. Winter transforms the scene into a stark beauty, with snowdrifts sculpting drifts and the silence broken only by the keen wind. The creeks that thread through Maskwacis, often low and meandering, reflect the pale blue of the daytime sky or the bruised purples of twilight. The history of Maskwacis is deeply intertwined with the Cree people who have called this land home for generations. The residential school system, a painful chapter in the nation's past, left an indelible mark on the community, and the legacy of its institutions still informs the present. Today, the local economy is a mix of government services, education, and a continuing connection to the land, with some residents engaged in ranching and agriculture, their livelihoods shaped by the rhythms of the seasons. The Maskwacîs Cultural College stands as a vibrant centre for learning and cultural preservation, a place where stories are shared and traditions are kept alive, contributing to the unique character of Maskwacis.

About This Maskwacis Map Page

Explore Maskwacis, Alberta, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.830833, -113.457222. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Maskwacis includes the postal code (T9A), telephone area code (403, 587, 780, 825, 368). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Maskwacis is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.